ASME B16.9 Carbon Steel A234 WPB Butt Welding/Seamless Concentric Reducers for Chemical and Petrochemical Industries
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ASME B16.9 Carbon Steel Concentric Reducers Description:
ASME B16.9 is a standard published by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) that provides specifications for factory-made wrought steel buttwelding fittings. An ASME B16.9 Concentric Reducer is a type of fitting specified within this standard.
ASME B16.9 Carbon Steel Concentric Reducers are pipe fittings used to connect pipes of different diameters in a straight line. They feature a cone-shaped design where the center lines of the larger and smaller pipes intersect. These reducers facilitate a smooth transition of flow without causing turbulence or pressure drop in the pipeline system. They are typically made of carbon steel and adhere to the ASME B16.9 standard for dimensions, tolerances, and material specifications. The installation of these fittings ensures efficient and reliable piping systems in various industrial applications.
The carbon steel concentric reducer has a symmetrical design, with the centerlines of both ends aligned. This means that the reducer forms a straight line when viewed from the side, providing a gradual and uniform reduction in diameter. The ends of the concentric reducer are designed for buttwelding to the corresponding pipes. They have a beveled edge to facilitate the welding process and ensure a strong and leak-proof connection.
ASME B16.9 Concentric Reducers are available in a range of sizes and dimensions, specified by the standard. The dimensions include the larger and smaller pipe diameters, the overall length of the reducer, and the specific wall thickness.The standard provides guidelines for the pressure and temperature ratings of ASME B16.9 Concentric Reducers based on the materials used and the size of the fittings. These ratings ensure that the reducers can safely handle the expected operating conditions in a piping system.
ASME B16.9 Concentric Reducer Dimensions:
ASME B16.9 Concentric Reducer Dimensions | |||
NPS | D(outside dimension at Bevel, Large end) | D1(outside dimension at Bevel, Small end) | H(Center-to-End) |
3/4 x 1/2 | 26.7 | 21.3 | 38 |
3/4 x 3/8 | 26.7 | 17.3 | 38 |
1 x 3/4 | 33.4 | 26.7 | 51 |
1 x 1/2 | 33.4 | 21.3 | 51 |
1-1/4 x 1 | 42.2 | 33.4 | 51 |
1-1/4 x 3/4 | 42.2 | 26.7 | 51 |
1-1/4 x 1/2 | 42.2 | 21.3 | 51 |
1-1/2 x 1-1/4 | 48.3 | 42.2 | 64 |
1-1/2 x 1 | 48.3 | 33.4 | 64 |
1-1/2 x 3/4 | 48.3 | 26.7 | 64 |
1-1/2 x 1/2 | 48.3 | 21.3 | 64 |
2 x 1-1/2 | 60.3 | 48.3 | 76 |
2 x 1-1/4 | 60.3 | 42.2 | 76 |
2 x 1 | 60.3 | 33.4 | 76 |
2 x 3/4 | 60.3 | 26.7 | 76 |
2-1/2 x 2 | 73.0 | 60.3 | 89 |
2-1/2 x 1-1/2 | 73.0 | 48.3 | 89 |
2-1/2 x 1-1/4 | 73.0 | 42.2 | 89 |
2-1/2 x 1 | 73.0 | 33.4 | 89 |
3 x 2-1/2 | 88.9 | 73.0 | 89 |
3 x 2 | 88.9 | 60.3 | 89 |
3 x 1-1/2 | 88.9 | 48.3 | 89 |
3 x 1-1/4 | 88.9 | 42.2 | 89 |
3-1/2 x 3 | 101.6 | 88.9 | 102 |
3-1/2 x 2-1/2 | 101.6 | 73.0 | 102 |
3-1/2 x 2 | 101.6 | 60.3 | 102 |
3-1/2 x 1-1/2 | 101.6 | 48.3 | 102 |
3-1/2 x 1-1/4 | 101.6 | 42.2 | 102 |
4 x 3-1/2 | 114.3 | 101.6 | 102 |
4 x 3 | 114.3 | 88.9 | 102 |
4 x 2-1/2 | 114.3 | 73.0 | 102 |
4 x 2 | 114.3 | 60.3 | 102 |
4 x 1-1/2 | 114.3 | 48.3 | 102 |
5 x 4 | 141.3 | 114.3 | 127 |
5 x 3-1/2 | 141.3 | 101.6 | 127 |
5 x 3 | 141.3 | 88.9 | 127 |
5 x 2-1/2 | 141.3 | 73.0 | 127 |
5 x 2 | 141.3 | 60.3 | 127 |
6 x 5 | 168.3 | 141.3 | 140 |
6 x 4 | 168.3 | 114.3 | 140 |
6 x 3-1/2 | 168.3 | 101.6 | 140 |
6 x 3 | 168.3 | 88.9 | 140 |
6 x 2-1/2 | 168.3 | 73.0 | 140 |
8 x 6 | 219.1 | 168.3 | 152 |
8 x 5 | 219.1 | 141.3 | 152 |
8 x 4 | 219.1 | 114.3 | 152 |
8 x 3-1/2 | 219.1 | 101.6 | 152 |
10 x 8 | 273.0 | 219.1 | 178 |
10 x 6 | 273.0 | 168.3 | 178 |
10 x 5 | 273.0 | 141.3 | 178 |
10 x 4 | 273.0 | 114.3 | 178 |
12 x 10 | 323.8 | 273.0 | 203 |
12 x 8 | 323.8 | 219.1 | 203 |
12 x 6 | 323.8 | 168.3 | 203 |
12 x 5 | 323.8 | 141.3 | 203 |
14 x 12 | 355.6 | 323.8 | 330 |
14 x 10 | 355.6 | 273.0 | 330 |
14 x 8 | 355.6 | 219.1 | 330 |
14 x 6 | 355.6 | 168.3 | 330 |
16 x 14 | 406.4 | 355.6 | 356 |
16 x 12 | 406.4 | 323.8 | 356 |
16 x 10 | 406.4 | 273.0 | 356 |
16 x 8 | 406.4 | 219.1 | 356 |
18 x 16 | 457 | 406.4 | 381 |
18 x 14 | 457 | 355.6 | 381 |
18 x 12 | 457 | 323.8 | 381 |
18 x 10 | 457 | 273.0 | 381 |
20 x 18 | 508 | 457 | 508 |
20 x 16 | 508 | 406.4 | 508 |
20 x 14 | 508 | 355.6 | 508 |
20 x 12 | 508 | 323.8 | 508 |
22 x 20 | 559 | 508 | 508 |
22 x 18 | 559 | 457 | 508 |
22 x 16 | 559 | 406.4 | 508 |
22 x 14 | 559 | 355.6 | 508 |
24 x 22 | 610 | 559 | 508 |
24 x 20 | 610 | 508 | 508 |
24 x 18 | 610 | 457 | 508 |
24 x 16 | 610 | 406.4 | 508 |
26 x 24 | 660 | 610 | 610 |
16 x 12 | 406.4 | 323.8 | 356 |
16 x 10 | 406.4 | 273.0 | 356 |
16 x 8 | 406.4 | 219.1 | 356 |
18 x 16 | 457 | 406.4 | 381 |
18 x 14 | 457 | 355.6 | 381 |
18 x 12 | 457 | 323.8 | 381 |
18 x 10 | 457 | 273.0 | 381 |
20 x 18 | 508 | 457 | 508 |
20 x 16 | 508 | 406.4 | 508 |
20 x 14 | 508 | 355.6 | 508 |
20 x 12 | 508 | 323.8 | 508 |
22 x 20 | 559 | 508 | 508 |
22 x 18 | 559 | 457 | 508 |
22 x 16 | 559 | 406.4 | 508 |
22 x 14 | 559 | 355.6 | 508 |
24 x 22 | 610 | 559 | 508 |
24 x 20 | 610 | 508 | 508 |
24 x 18 | 610 | 457 | 508 |
24 x 16 | 610 | 406.4 | 508 |
26 x 24 | 660 | 610 | 610 |
26 x 22 | 660 | 559 | 610 |
26 x 20 | 660 | 508 | 610 |
26 x 18 | 660 | 457 | 610 |
28 x 26 | 711 | 660 | 610 |
28 x 24 | 711 | 610 | 610 |
28 x 20 | 711 | 508 | 610 |
28 x 18 | 711 | 457 | 610 |
30 x 28 | 762 | 711 | 610 |
30 x 26 | 762 | 660 | 610 |
30 x 24 | 762 | 610 | 610 |
30 x 20 | 762 | 508 | 610 |
32 x 30 | 813 | 762 | 610 |
32 x 28 | 813 | 711 | 610 |
32 x 26 | 813 | 660 | 610 |
32 x 24 | 813 | 610 | 610 |
34 x 32 | 864 | 813 | 610 |
34 x 30 | 864 | 762 | 610 |
34 x 26 | 864 | 660 | 610 |
34 x 24 | 864 | 610 | 610 |
36 x 34 | 914 | 864 | 610 |
36 x 32 | 914 | 813 | 610 |
36 x 30 | 914 | 762 | 610 |
36 x 26 | 914 | 660 | 610 |
36 x 24 | 914 | 610 | 610 |
38 x 36 | 965 | 914 | 610 |
38 x 34 | 965 | 864 | 610 |
38 x 32 | 965 | 813 | 610 |
38 x 30 | 965 | 762 | 610 |
38 x 28 | 965 | 711 | 610 |
38 x 26 | 965 | 660 | 610 |
40 x 38 | 1016 | 965 | 610 |
40 x 36 | 1016 | 914 | 610 |
40 x 34 | 1016 | 864 | 610 |
40 x 32 | 1016 | 813 | 610 |
40 x 30 | 1016 | 762 | 610 |
42 x 40 | 1067 | 1016 | 610 |
42 x 38 | 1067 | 965 | 610 |
42 x 36 | 1067 | 914 | 610 |
42 x 34 | 1067 | 864 | 610 |
42 x 32 | 1067 | 813 | 610 |
36 x 32 | 914 | 813 | 610 |
36 x 30 | 914 | 762 | 610 |
36 x 26 | 914 | 660 | 610 |
36 x 24 | 914 | 610 | 610 |
38 x 36 | 965 | 914 | 610 |
38 x 34 | 965 | 864 | 610 |
38 x 32 | 965 | 813 | 610 |
38 x 30 | 965 | 762 | 610 |
38 x 28 | 965 | 711 | 610 |
38 x 26 | 965 | 660 | 610 |
40 x 38 | 1016 | 965 | 610 |
40 x 36 | 1016 | 914 | 610 |
40 x 34 | 1016 | 864 | 610 |
40 x 32 | 1016 | 813 | 610 |
40 x 30 | 1016 | 762 | 610 |
42 x 40 | 1067 | 1016 | 610 |
42 x 38 | 1067 | 965 | 610 |
42 x 36 | 1067 | 914 | 610 |
42 x 34 | 1067 | 864 | 610 |
42 x 32 | 1067 | 813 | 610 |
42 x 30 | 1067 | 711 | 610 |
44 x 42 | 1118 | 1067 | 610 |
44 x 40 | 1118 | 1016 | 610 |
44 x 38 | 1118 | 965 | 610 |
44 x 36 | 1118 | 914 | 610 |
46 x 44 | 1168 | 1118 | 711 |
46 x 42 | 1168 | 1067 | 711 |
46 x 40 | 1168 | 1016 | 711 |
46 x 38 | 1168 | 965 | 711 |
48 x 46 | 1219 | 1168 | 711 |
48 x 44 | 1219 | 1118 | 711 |
48 x 42 | 1219 | 1067 | 711 |
48 x 40 | 1219 | 1016 | 711 |
42 x 30 | 1067 | 711 | 610 |
44 x 42 | 1118 | 1067 | 610 |
44 x 40 | 1118 | 1016 | 610 |
44 x 38 | 1118 | 965 | 610 |
44 x 36 | 1118 | 914 | 610 |
46 x 44 | 1168 | 1118 | 711 |
46 x 42 | 1168 | 1067 | 711 |
46 x 40 | 1168 | 1016 | 711 |
46 x 38 | 1168 | 965 | 711 |
48 x 46 | 1219 | 1168 | 711 |
48 x 44 | 1219 | 1118 | 711 |
48 x 42 | 1219 | 1067 | 711 |
48 x 40 | 1219 | 1016 | 711 |
ASTM A234 Grade WPB: Grade WPB is the most commonly used carbon steel grade for pipe fittings. It offers good mechanical properties and is suitable for general-purpose applications.
ASTM A234 Grade WPC: Grade WPC is a carbon steel grade that provides enhanced impact resistance at low temperatures. It is commonly used for applications requiring low-temperature service.
ASTM A234 Grade WP11: Grade WP11 is a chromium-molybdenum alloy steel grade that offers excellent high-temperature strength and corrosion resistance. It is commonly used for applications in high-temperature and high-pressure environments.
ASTM A234 Grade WP22: Grade WP22 is another chromium-molybdenum alloy steel grade with improved high-temperature strength and corrosion resistance. It is suitable for applications requiring resistance to elevated temperatures.
ASTM A234 Grade WP5: Grade WP5 is a chromium-molybdenum alloy steel grade that offers good strength and oxidation resistance at high temperatures. It is commonly used for applications in power generation and petrochemical industries.
ASTM A234 Grade WP9: Grade WP9 is a chromium-molybdenum alloy steel grade with enhanced creep resistance and high-temperature strength. It is suitable for applications involving elevated temperatures and pressures.
ASTM A234 Grade WP91: Grade WP91 is a high-strength chromium-molybdenum alloy steel grade with excellent creep resistance and corrosion resistance. It is commonly used for applications in power plants and refineries.
Advantages of ASTM A234 WPB:
Strength and Durability: Carbon Steel A234 WPB exhibits good strength and durability, making it suitable for various applications. It can withstand high pressures and temperatures, making it commonly used in industries such as oil and gas, chemical processing, power generation, and more.
Weldability: ASTM A234 WPB is known for its excellent weldability. It can be easily welded using common welding methods, such as butt welding, which involves joining the fittings by heating the ends and applying pressure to create a strong and leak-free connection.
Affordability: Carbon Steel A234 WPB is a cost-effective choice for pipe fittings. It offers a balance between performance and affordability, making it a popular option for a wide range of applications.
Size Range and Fitting Types: ASTM A234 WPB fittings are available in various sizes and types to accommodate different piping requirements. Common types of fittings include elbows, tees, reducers, caps, and stub ends. These fittings are used to connect and redirect the flow of fluids or gases in a piping system.
ASME B16.9 Carbon Steel Concentric Reducers are commonly used in various industrial applications where there is a need to transition between pipes of different diameters while maintaining a common centerline.
Fluid Flow Control: ASME B16.9 Carbon Steel Concentric Reducers are used to control and regulate fluid flow within piping systems. They allow for a gradual reduction in pipe diameter, minimizing turbulence and pressure losses. This is important in applications where maintaining a specific flow rate or pressure is critical, such as in water distribution systems, process industries, and HVAC systems.
Pump and Compressor Connections: In piping systems involving pumps or compressors, ASME B16.9 Carbon Steel Concentric Reducers are used to transition from a larger diameter pipe to a smaller diameter pipe. This helps to match the outlet size of the pump or compressor, ensuring efficient flow without creating excessive pressure drop. Concentric reducers are commonly used in oil and gas pipelines, water treatment plants, and industrial process systems.
Size Transition: ASME B16.9 Carbon Steel Concentric Reducers are employed when there is a need to connect pipes of different sizes, especially when transitioning from larger to smaller pipes. They provide a smooth and uniform reduction in diameter while maintaining the centerline. This is beneficial in applications such as oil and gas pipelines, chemical processing plants, and water treatment facilities.
Hygienic Applications: ASME B16.9 Carbon Steel Concentric Reducers are commonly used in hygienic applications, particularly in industries such as pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, and dairy processing. These reducers facilitate the transition between pipes of different sizes while maintaining a smooth and clean interior surface, minimizing the risk of product contamination.
High-Temperature Applications: ASME B16.9 Carbon Steel Concentric Reducers can withstand high temperatures and are used in applications that involve hot fluids or gases. They are commonly utilized in power generation plants, refineries, and petrochemical industries.